ZIP 24112 (Martinsville, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24112: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Virginia
Henry County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, Henry County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 24112 at a glance: US-220 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 24112.
Overview
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 157 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-220 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 24112 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-641 (1), CR-698 (1) and US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Virginia: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 24112 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 5 |
| CR-641 | 1 |
| CR-698 | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-220 | 50 |
| Rt.220 | 14 |
| Rt. 220 | 14 |
| SR-58 | 10 |
| Greensboro Road | 9 |
| Us 220 S. Greensboro Road | 6 |
| Rt. 58 | 5 |
| Route 220 Bypass | 4 |
ZIP 24112 at a glance
| Population | 31,028 |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,770 |
| Median home value | $132,430 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 32 | -3% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 25 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 35 | +42% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 24112?
Henry County has had 361 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24112?
Since 2015, US-220 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24112: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 24112?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 24112?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24112 compare with Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 63.3 truck crashes a year; Virginia has 51.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 24112?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.